Accident Overview
On 26 September 2009 at 1304 UTC, a Beechcraft Baron B58 (registration N27MW) was conducting a touch-and-go landing on Runway 09 at Guernsey Airport. During the maneuver, the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps. The aircraft sustained damage to its landing gear, engines, and propellers.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft is a Beechcraft Baron B58, manufactured in 1978, powered by two Continental IO-520-C piston engines. The flight was private, with one pilot and one passenger on board. The pilot, aged 45, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 428 total flying hours, of which 13 were on type. In the preceding 90 days, he had flown 50 hours, and 11 hours in the last 28 days.
Accident Details
The accident occurred during a touch-and-go procedure on Runway 09. While transitioning from landing to takeoff, the pilot intended to retract the flaps but instead operated the landing gear switch. The gear retracted while the aircraft was still on the runway, causing the aircraft to settle onto its belly and propellers. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
Damage
The aircraft's landing gear, both engines, and propellers were damaged. No other damage was reported.